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Legacy Business Light: Summer/Fall 2026

Office of Small Business

This is a forum for news and information, for and about the owners and operators of Legacy Businesses.

New Legacy Businesses

Currently, a total of 528 businesses have been added to the Legacy Business Registry since it started in 2015. Entrants since spring 2026 include:

News & Opportunities

Business Stabilization Grant updates

  1. We are currently accepting re-applications from existing grantees of the Rent or Business Stabilization Grant programs for Fiscal Year 2026-27. We sent an email on August 18 to property owners and the Legacy Business tenants about the re-application process and award amounts. If you haven’t received that email and think you should have, let us know at legacybusiness@sfgov.org.
  2. We are not accepting any new Business Stabilization Grant applications this fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027) due to budget constraints.
  3. On Monday, August 24, the Small Business Commission will vote on proposed updates to the Business Stabilization Grant rules and regulations, which would apply to new grant applicants. The proposed changes are to address the growing number of Legacy Businesses, helping to ensure that more businesses can benefit from this program:
    1. New grantees would be limited to five grants over a five-year period.
    2. Property owners must apply within one year of entering the lease contract.
    3. Landlords can only submit one application per distinct San Francisco Legacy Business location.
    4. Upon receipt of the grant, Legacy Business tenants are required to receive ten hours of business technical assistance and business advising.

Read a summary of the proposed changes.

Promote your Pokémon events with ShopDineSF

The Pokémon World Championship is coming to San Francisco, August 28-30. ShopDineSF has compiled events, specials, and other activations. Submit your business’s Pokémon-themed activities. Email your business name, location, activity details, and link to more information to ShopDineSF@sfgov.org.

Accessible Barrier Removal Grant re-opened

Small businesses can receive reimbursement for eligible accessibility improvements that help make their storefronts more accessible to the public and support compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Businesses may recieve up to $10,000 in reimbursement per business location. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis while funds remain.

Events from Legacy Businesses

September 4

Celebrating Mon Sing Noodle Co’s 94th Anniversary

Join in to celebrate Mon Sing Noodle Co.’s 94th Anniversary with a special “First Look at Jook-Sing Mein”—a time-honored noodle-making tradition passed down through generations and practiced today by only a handful of noodle-makers. This rare and intimate showcase will be 3–5 PM at Little Raven Gallery in SOMA.

September 10

Heritage Happy Hour at Lone Star Saloon

Heritage Happy Hour is a casual monthly “no-host” event that is a great way to support small businesses and connect with preservation enthusiasts, Legacy Business owners, and other like-minded people who are interested in safeguarding San Francisco’s special places and cultural identity. The Lone Star Saloon has been a bar since 1989, on the corner of Howard and 7th.

August 28

Opening of Cinderella Bakery’s 2nd location

Commemorate the expansion of San Francisco’s iconic Russian bakery and celebrate Cinderella’s first new location since it was established in 1953! Designed by co-owner Marika Fishman, the new location at 2937 24th Street is a warm and casual all-day gathering place. Cinderella’s Mission menu will mirror the original with its all-day offering of traditional Russian fare served alongside American classics.

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If you have an announcement or opportunity to share with your fellow Legacy Businesses and those interested in the program, please email legacybusiness@sfgov.org. 

The Legacy Business Program is part of the San Francisco Office of Small Business. It is the first-of-its-kind program in the United States and is pioneering a new take on government's involvement in maintaining and promoting the small business community.